Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Rome to Guangzhou by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rome and Guangzhou is 40 days 7h. Ships depart from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rome and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 40 days 7h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Rome to Guangzhou by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rome to Guangzhou takes around 11h 56m. Flights depart from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rome and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air China, Emirates, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 11h 56m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Rome and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rome and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 11h 56m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Rome to Guangzhou by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rome and Guangzhou by cargo ship is 14,800 Nautical Miles (27,410 Kilometres / 17,032 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Genoa (ITGOA) and Yantian (CNYTN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Rome to Guangzhou by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rome and Guangzhou by air is around 9,435 Kilometres (5,862 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Rome to Guangzhou by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.96t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rome to Guangzhou. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Rome to Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

409kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rome to Guangzhou. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+6 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330 Freighter+5 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Korean Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+8 others
China Eastern Airlines	Daily	Airbus A330 Freighter+2 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Korean Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE2 / AE11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE2 / AE11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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Rome to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Rome to Guangzhou by Air freight

Quickest air route

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Closest airports

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Rome to Guangzhou by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Vado Ligure to Yantian

Closest seaports

Genoa to Yantian

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